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3/23/2014, Adar Bet 21, 5774

Danon: Prisoner Release will Only Lead to More Pressure

Member of Knesset Danny Danon (Likud Beytenu) remained steadfast, Sunday, on his threat to quit as deputy defense minister if Israel proceeds with the fourth phase of security-prisoner releases to which it agreed in order to resume diplomatic talks with the Palestinian Authority (PA). He told Arutz Sheva, "Capitulations, like recognition of a Palestinian state, releasing terrorists, [and] a building freeze, all lead to more pressure."